This is more of a filler while I work on the plot a little more. Also, I might make a continuation of the morning Bechloe.
Chloe groaned quietly when she opened her eyes. It was past noon, she noticed. She also noticed that Beck was sitting on the edge of the bed, the sunlight illuminating his profile when he turned his head to look over his shoulder.
"Good afternoon, sleepy head."
Beck scooted back on the bed before he laid on his side, holding his head up with an arm. Sapphire eyes stared into baby blue irises, and that's when he felt himself smiling.
"What's got you in a good mood this morning?"
"I took Aubrey's advice and meditated. Don't tell her I did so."
Chloe raised her brow, the corners of her mouth twitching as she tried not to laugh.
"I won't, and thank you for moving me to the bed. The couch was a bit uncomfortable, and, no offense, you're a bit heavy."
Beck chuckled and pressed his face into the crook of the redhead's neck, subtly breathing in the smell of strawberries that she always seemed to carry around with her. It was comforting and made him want to fall asleep right then and there.
"So, I spoke with Benji yesterday, and he wants us to join them for dinner. Stacie and Aubrey are going, Amy has been MIA. I don't know about Cynthia. With her being in the Air Force and all."
"Well that's new. He doesn't usually speak with us. I wonder what's going on."
"He mentioned something about a surprise for Em, but apparently she came into the room before he could give me the details."
The young man raised an eyebrow in question.
Then it clicked.
"He's going to propose to her. Holy shit, Chlo. Emily's boyfriend is gonna ask her to marry him!"
Beck became giddy at the thought of their young friend tying the knot. They had been together for a good few years, and Benji treated the young woman with more respect than any of them had ever seen. It would make sense that he was going to do such a thing.
"Well, I think she'll say yes to him. I have a good feeling about this. Now, how about you and I take a moment to ourselves." Chloe climbed on top of her boyfriend and began kissing down his body. "O-Okay…"
The dinner was at a simple restaurant, a new italian cuisine a few miles into the city. How Benji found it, none of them dare to question.
"Oh my god, it's so good to see you guys again!"
Aubrey ran up to Chloe and hugged the redhead tightly. It was nice to see her best friend again after a few years.
"I missed you so much, Bree. How is Stacie treating you? Are you guys all good?"
The blonde couldn't fight the huge smile that plastered itself onto her features. It was a clear sign that their relationship was still holding strong.
"We are doing great. Bella calls me her mom, and honestly, I love that little girl so much. I would give my life for the both of them."
The staff was very respectful in letting them speak amongst themselves and made sure the group was seated before handing them all menus, and setting two bottles of wine on the table.
Everyone at the table aww'd at the way Aubrey looked at Stacie and Bella. The little girl gurgled around the hand she put in her mouth. Stacie couldn't help but laugh at her daughter and the small smile that graced the young one's features.
"I'll be taking water, please." Beck raised his hand and smiled at the waiter who came to his side and filled his glass halfway. "Thank you."
Before anyone could say anything else, another waiter appeared next to their table and offered them the specials for the day. They looked at one another and agreed on just ordering off the menu.
Benji stayed quiet for most of the dinner, too nervous to really speak as he glanced at Emily every once in awhile. Beck noticed this and excused himself to the restroom, tapping the younger man on the shoulder. "Come with me."
The sandy haired boy nodded and stood up, following Beck into the bathroom.
"Dude, you're sweating bullets. Calm down, okay?"
"What if she says no? What if she feels forced to say yes, but then along the way she leaves me?"
Beck took Benji's face into his hands and forced him to look him in the eyes. "She won't. Benjamin, she loves you more than anything, and I'm sure she'll say yes. If she doesn't, which I highly doubt, then don't take it too hard."
Benji nodded quickly and patted the hands on his cheeks and started took a deep breath, exhaling slowly to calm himself. "I'm ready."
The shorter man smiled and removed himself from Benji before he exited the bathroom, his friend close behind. The girls seemed to be having a decent conversation, judging by the furious red on Chloe's cheeks. She covered her face as Stacie laughed, and Aubrey and Emily looked shocked.
"Ladies, what is my poor girlfriend going through that she looks like she's about to cry?"
Beck sat back down next to Chloe wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close to his side. She immediately hid her face in the crook of his neck, giggling quietly when Emily gave her a look. "Screw all of you…"
"We know Beck would," Stacie added with a shrug of her shoulders. It was Beck's turn to give them the middle finger, to which Aubrey gasped and covered Bella's eyes. Everyone laughed at the blonde for her actions.
"Miss Junk?"
Emily looked up to see one of the waiters set down a glass of champagne before her, and a small plate of strawberry cheesecake next to it. It was her favorite, and she was confused when no one else got some.
"Go ahead," started Benji. "Eat it."
The young woman picked up her fork and went to slice the cake until she felt something stop the fork. She frowned and pressed her finger into the spot, pulling out the object of her frustration. She gasped when she saw that it was silver ring.
Chloe squealed softly when Benji got onto one knee next to Emily's chair.
"Emily Junk, you make me the happiest man on this planet. You are oh so very talented, beautiful, and caring. I always swore that I fell in love with you the day we met, and I seem to fall harder as the days go by."
By now Emily had a few tears fall down her face as she tried to keep her smile on her face.
"Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a velvet box, opening it to reveal a diamond ring.
"Of course I will!"
Their friends cheered and applauded the two as they hugged one another tightly and shared a quick kiss. "I love you, Emily."
"I love you too, Benjamin."
"Alright, love birds. Don't start fucki-OW! What was that for?"
Chloe raised her brow at her boyfriend, asking if he was serious. "Your sailor mouth in front of Bella. That's what that was for."
"It's okay. I'm sure she's heard it all. Aubrey is kind of loud, but congratulations to you guys. I can't wait until you guys get married." Stacie clapped once more for the couple, getting up hug both of them tightly, made easy by her height. Aubrey just sat there, red-faced, not believing Stacie just said that.
"Thank you, all of you. I couldn't have done it without Beck and of course the rest of you. Even little ol' Bella." Benji tickled the little girl, causing her to giggle and swat at his hand.
"It was our pleasure, Ben."
To say that everyone was happy was an understatement, and Beck was glad that he could spend these moments with his family, forgetting all about his dad and Jesse.
Chloe took his hand and squeezed it lightly, kissing his cheek with a smile, and whispering an, "I love you," into his ear.